Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Location
Fredericton, NB | Canada
Job description
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Veterinarian 1 - 2
Field Veterinarian
Open
New Brunswick
The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries is seeking individuals to establish an inventory of qualified candidates to fill current and future Field Veterinarian positions throughout the province. Specific locations have not been determined.
As a member of the Animal Health Services team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing veterinary diagnostic, medical, surgical and regulatory services. Responsibilities include the following: providing emergency services on a rotational basis including working extended hours, evenings and weekends as required; completing on-farm calls for the livestock (large and small ruminants, swine, and fur bearing animals etc.) and equine sectors in New Brunswick. Duties will also include, but are not limited to, herd health management, medical and surgical services, diagnostic services, providing pharmaceutical prescriptions, advising clients on animal health issues, maintaining medical records, and billing for services rendered. This position will also require a high level of communication and interaction with industry, government, private Veterinarians and other stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Veterinarian 1 : A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from a recognized School of Veterinary Medicine, or successful completion in 2024 or 2025; and registration or eligibility for registration with the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association.
Veterinarian 2 : A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from a recognized School of Veterinary Medicine; registration or eligibility for registration with the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association; and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
Recent graduation from a recognized School of Veterinary Medicine as well as students graduating in 2024 or 2025 are welcome to apply.
Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English or in French only. Please state your language capability on your application.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume. Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must be prepared to: work on a rotational basis to provide emergency services; work extended hours, evenings and weekends, on occasion during emergencies; travel within the province as required; carry out physically demanding tasks; work in a farm environment which may include working in unfavorable conditions and working outside in inclement weather; work in a laboratory setting; possess a valid class 5 driver licence as issued by the Province of New Brunswick. The successful candidate must successfully complete a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) reference check, as requested.
SALARY:
Veterinarian 1 : $79,546.22 to $90,843.48 per annum
Veterinarian 2 : $79,455.74 to $108,754.36 per annum
Note : Successful candidates will also be eligible for standby pay and overtime compensation as per the Agriculture, Veterinary, Engineering, Land Surveying and Architecture Collective Agreement.
APPLY TO: We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by March 31, 2024 , indicating competition number DAAF-23-09 . This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Human Resource Services
Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre
1350 Regent Street
Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6
Email : [email protected]
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted, by email.
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
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